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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1928
Page
2
By mail in Putnam County eight dollars yearly outside Putnam County eight dollars and fifty nine cents annually in Greencastle by carrier ten cents weekly weekly edition with one dollar fifty cents yearly advertising rates available on request
Betsy Patterson hosts a grand departure from Sweet Springs Inn to Baltimore for a banquet and marriage to Napoleon’s figure, while the mysterious La Vert declines to join. Betsy flirts amid farewell chaos as Jerome Bonaparte finally consents to a rendezvous after Betsy’s displays of wealth and flirtation.
The Patterion home glows with a grand fête in progress honoring Captain Jerome Bonaparte brother of Napoleon First Consul France. Verandahs glow with lanterns garlands blooms and flowers as carts deliver parcels and guests prepare for a lavish evening.
The article lists numerous items for county commissioners and various expenses and disbursements including salaries for numerous officials, hospital charges, supplies, and election costs. The document records payments to individuals, firms, and institutions in Putnam County for services, equipment, and health and welfare needs with totals and itemized entries.
Multiple sheriff sales list Aetna Life Insurance Company as plaintiff with defendants Amos Christopher et al for decrees totaling $1 283 46 and $914 06 scheduled June 1928 at the Putnam County Court House. Real estate includes the southwest quarter of Section 35 Township 15 North Range 4 West 40 acres and the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 8 Township 12 North Range 4 West. Also notice of sale of estate property of Solomon W Ader located in Putnam County with private sale terms including one third cash and balance in two installments with mortgage security and no liens besides 1928 taxes.
Sealed bids for sidewalk curb and gutter work on Highland Street Greencastle Indiana will be opened June 26 192 at 7 50 p m The project length runs from Indiana Street to Warren Street with cement sidewalks and curbs on both sides Estimated cost 1948 52 Bids must include certified checks minimum 100 dollars and contracts must be signed within ten days of acceptance The city reserve right to reject any or all bids and to determine bid sufficiency
May 22 1923 city outlines bid requirements for street work. Proposals must include affidavits non collusion and workmen compensation certificate. Bids open with city council approval and contract bonds. Witness seals dated May 21 1923 through June 4.
The city of Greencastle Indiana gives notice of a planned Washington Street resurfacing project from Vine Street to Wood Street. A remonstrance hearing is set for June 26 1928 at 7 30 p m in the city council chambers to contest costs and benefits of the improvement as estimated by the city engineer.
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of Henry Bicknell deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on June 18 1928 and show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness the Clerk May 26 1928.
David H. Pierce urged newspapers to publish crime news to awaken citizens and curb corruption. He argued papers illuminate crime and politics and should call attention to societal dangers in their communities.
A prisoner reform study criticizes prison authorities for ignoring questionnaires. It links juvenile delinquency to adult crime, citing ignorance, broken homes and mental issues as root causes. It argues that press coverage of crime is substantial yet not misleading about the influence on youth.
Notice announces a full day closure for Wednesday May 80th for Louis F. Hays at South Side Square.
Miss Nanny McGuire of Wabash Indiana says Konjola ended years of stomach distress and neuritis. She describes relief from gas bloating back pains and general weakness after taking Konjola sold at Owl drug store in Greencastle and other pharmacies.
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